On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. This photo of the fete depicts a row of market stalls, with vendors and people browsing. B&W photo of various market stalls set up under a row of gazebos, with vendors and people browsing. In the foreground, a man is looking down at a group of boxes.[on photo, in pencil] trade stalls ; [on photo, in black ink] 2/12/78 Official opening of Action House (RTH, Kew)rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, market stalls, fundraising, action house, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, Cr John H Gervasoni (1929-1992), Mayor of Kew, addresses the crowd the veranda of Action House. Seated behind him are Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and Mrs Kathleen Gervasoni, Mayoress of Kew, among others (partially obscured). An article pertaining to the event (along with several other photos) appears on page 1 (the cover page) and page 3 of the Vol. 11, December 1978 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. In the article, it is reported that the Mayor, Cr. Gervasoni, unveiled the plaque and officially opened Action House, while the Mayoress, Mrs. Gervasoni, officially opened the fete and Christmas Family Fun Day. Fundraising efforts from the day's activities were anticipated to be in excess of $5000. B&W photo of several people on the veranda of a small building. One man is standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The other people are seated behind him, three of whom are visible within the frame, while two others are partially obscured. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 4 ; [on photo, in pencil] Mayor of Kew, Cr J. Giovasoni 2/12/78 OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION HOUSE (RTH, KEW) ; [on yellow sticky note, in black ink] Mayor of Kew Cr. J. Gervasoni & wife. Dr. Koadlow RAAV News Review Vol:11: December 1978action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, cr john h gervasoni, kathleen gervasoni, dr leslie koadlow, news review, fundraising, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, four unidentified women are browsing at one of the trade stalls. B&W photo of four women browsing at a trade stall table. There are several other people in the background.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, market stalls, fundraising, action house, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, four unidentified people are seated on the veranda during the official proceedings. B&W photo of four people sitting on chairs, on the veranda of a small building. Behind them and to their right, two other people can be seen near a doorway (one is standing, while the other is seated). On the left, some people's reflections are visible in the window.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, opening, news review, christmas family fun day, fundraising, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

A barbeque was held for volunteers at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). COL photo of a few adults and children gathered outside a brick building. One man is cooking steaks on a portable barbeque, while another is setting up a table with various food items. A few children are watching the adults setting up. One child is a wheelchair user. He has his left side and back to the camera, in three-quarter profile.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, volunteers, barbeque, barbecue, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, circa late 70s, circa early 80s

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, newsreader and broadcaster, Sir Eric Pierce OBE (1905-1997), assists 3MP radio host, Ralph Phillips, with the drawing of the raffle. B&W photo of two people standing in an open doorway. One of them is holding a microphone and a plastic waste paper basket containing raffle tickets. The other man reaches inside the basket to draw a raffle ticket.[on photo, in blue ink] Sir Eric Pearce Ralph Phillipi at RAAV Fete - RT Hosp. action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, opening, news review, sir eric pierce, ralph phillips, 3mp radio, raffle, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's Action House was held, in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, a crowd gathers around a car pulling a trailer. Standing on the back of the trailer is a person dressed in a kangaroo costume and boxing gloves. On the back of the trailer, there is a sign promoting a new film Australian called "Matilda". The 1978 film is about a talent agent and his boxing kangaroo. B&W photo of a crowd gathered around a car and trailer, which is promoting the new Australian film, "Matilda". Standing on the back of the trailer is a person wearing a kangaroo costume and boxing gloves, dressed as the subject of the film, Matilda, the boxing kangaroo. There are some market stalls in the background.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, opening, market stalls, news review, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, australian films, matilda, boxing kangaroo, 1978

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. This is one of two photos accompanying an article written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee. This photo is captioned: "Members of the A.A.R.F. Executive Committee Meeting at Action House. At the head of the table on the right, Dr. Steven Malazzo, Chairman and on the left Mr Douglas Hughes, Honorary Secretary."B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. There are several documents on every table. In the background, there is a large television set on a stand, with a small table next to it. A briefcase has been placed on top of the television. On top of the table is a large rectangular item with a cover placed over it, an open AIWA (consumer electronics brand) box, and other miscellaneous items. There are also two windows with blinds.[Handwritten in pencil] ARRF MEET SAT Members of the A.R.A. attending the Research Strategies Workshop at Action House with Chairman, Dr. Ken Muirden at the head of the table. [Handwritten in pencil beneath "Dr. Ken Muirden", in smaller a smaller sized font] members of therheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr steven malazzo, chairman, mr douglas hughes, honorary secretary, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. An article covering the event was written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee.B&W photo of a group of people standing outside a brick building, chatting. Some are holding a cup and saucer in their hands. There is a plaque on the exterior brick wall, containing the text, "RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA ACTION HOUSE OFFICIALLY OPENED ON ... BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE SIR HENRY WINNEKE...".[Handwritten in pencil] ARA AT COFFEErheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident. The light exposure on this photo print is too high, thus providing low contrast.[Handwritten in black ink] Dr Richard Travers Medical Director of RAAV March 1979.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

In this photo, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members are depicted at the 1986 AGM for the Malvern Opportunity Shop. The Op Shop AGM was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew.B&W photo of a small group of people sitting on rows of chairs in a room. Two women in the second row are looking directly at the camera. In the background, there is a tall filing cabinet in the corner, near a large window. On the other side of the window, there is a large multipanel display board. There are a few pictures and/or posters and a large framed mirror on the walls.[On a white label, handwritten in pale blue ink] Opp Shop AGM 1986arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, agm, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1986

In this photo, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members are depicted at the 1986 AGM for the Malvern Opportunity Shop. The Op Shop AGM was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew. Sitting in the front row are (second from the left) Ina Roberts, Elva Renfrew, and Lorna Earnshaw, amongst others.B&W photo of a small group of people sitting on rows of chairs in a room. One woman in the front row is looking directly at the camera. The three other women in the front row are holding cups and saucers - one of them is drinking from the cup while the other two are holding them in their laps. One man in the second row is turning around to face another man in the third row. In the background, there is a tall filing cabinet in the corner, near a large window. On the other side of the window, there is a large multipanel display board. There are a few pictures and/or posters and a large framed mirror on the walls.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] LORNA EARNSHAW ELVA RENFREW INA ROBERTS [On the same white label, handwritten in pale blue ink] Opp Shop AGM 1986arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, agm, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, ina roberts, elva renfrew, lorna earnshaw, 1986

A Research Strategies Workshop was held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. This is one of two photos accompanying an article written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang titled, "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several other meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee. This photo is captioned: "Members of the A.R.A. attended the Research Strategies Workshop at Action House with Chairman, Dr. Ken Muirden at the head of the table."B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. Some people are sitting on the inside of the square table formation. There are several documents on every table. In the background, there is a large television set on a stand, with an open box on top of a small table next to it. There are also two windows with blinds.[Handwritten in pencil] ARA FRIDAY Scie T [somewhat illegible]rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr ken muirden, chairman, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

Around 1992 to 1993, Australian Guarantee Corporation (sponsor the Grandparent Of The Year (GPOTY) program), presented the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) with a donation. This photo, commemorating the moment, was taken at AFV's headquarters at Action House. It appears on page 10 of the 1993 Annual Report with the caption: "President Dr Les Koadlow accepts a cheque from Australian Guarantee Corporation representative Mr Robin MacGibbon. AGC are major sponsor of "Grandparent of the Year"."Colour photo of two men standing in front of a window with a bold patterned holland blind. One of the men is holding up a cheque, with an envelope in his other hand, while the other man looks on. Behind them, there are two rectangular tables beneath the window, with various items on both the tables and the window sill.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, robin macgibbon, australian guarantee corporation, agc, sponsor, grandparent of the year, gpoty, donation, c1992, c1993

In March 1983, visiting Canadian physiotherapist, Barbara Stokes, conducted a seminar for physiotherapists at the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's (RAAV) premises at Action House. At the time, Barbara Stokes was a senior physiotherapist at the Ottawa Arthritis Society. The seminar garnered great interest, with over sixty physiotherapists from as far Nhill in the northwest of Victoria and Morwell in the south of the state attending. Some attendees also hailed from interstate. The event also helped to highlight the important role of RAAV in the community. In this photo, Patricia Papadopolous (left) and Dot Mortensen (right) are having a chat during the event.COL photo of two women chatting as they sit on two vinyl chairs in front of a window. There are four orange vinyl chairs in total.[Stamped across the centre of the photo, a repetitive pattern of text within a logo, all in red ink] PROCESSED BY Kodak MAR 83 M [In black ink] STOKES, Barbara. Barbara Stokes' Evening. September, 1983. [On a yellow sticky note, in black ink] Patricia Papadopolous and Dot Mortensen 1983rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, barbara stokes, physiotherapist, canadian, seminar, action house, ottawa arthritis society, patricia papadopolous, dot mortensen, 1983

This photo depicts Betty Scott pinning or unpinning an anatomical poster, titled "Common Sites of Arthritis", to/from the centre panel of a display board. The photo (taken at Action House in Kew) appears on page 6 of the Vol 1 No 2, September 1983 issue of RAAV's News Review. It accompanies a column titled "MY WEEK", during which the North East Victoria Educational Visit is mentioned. The visit, undertaken by Betty and Janet, included a presentation by Melbourne Rheumatologist, Dr Ebringer and a local physiotherapist. It is not clear where the first location of the visit was, but the group took the presentation to Mt Beauty on the following day.B&W photo of a woman pinning or unpinning an anatomical poster titled, "Common Sites of Arthritis", to/from the centre panel of a display board. On the centre top of the board, the title "RHEUMATISM AND..." (partially obscured) is displayed. On the left side panel, another poster (partially obscured) is titled, "ONE IN FIVE PEOPLE WILL SUFFER FROM ARTHRITIS". The right side panel of the display board (partially obscured) has a range of arthritis aids affixed to it under the title (partially obscured), "AIDS TO...". The centre bottom panel of the board (partially obscurred) is titled, "SURGERY".[Handwritten in pencil, in the top left corner] N. R Sep. '83rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, north east victoria educational visit, education, outreach, posters, betty scott, my week, article, news review, dr ebringer, rheumatologist, outreach, news review, 1983

Around 1987 to 1988, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted an Exercise and Arthritis Training Course designed specifically to train volunteer members as Fitness Leaders. This photo depicts Stan Lacey, a registered AFV Fitness Leader who runs exercise classes at his workplace, attending the Fitness Leaders' training course with others at the AFV’s headquarters at Action House. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 1 No 1, March 1988 inaugural issue of Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "Exercising at Work". It is captioned: "Stan Lacey works out with other fitness leaders."Black and white photo of a group of people exercising in a large room.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Fitness Instructors participate in the Exercise and Arthritis Training Course at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. [Handwritten in pencil, upside down on the same sticky note] H [circled] 90% [Handwritten in blue ink, upside down on the same sticky note] 32-29arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, exercise & arthritis training course, fitness leaders course, stan lacey, pain management, exercise classes, exercising at work, arthritis update, c1987, c1988

On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Lorraine Binns (RAAV's Raffle Co-ordinator) and Artie (RAAV's official mascot), inform members about a raffle. Artie is holding a large piece of cardboard promoting the major prize, which is a holiday to Malaysia. A similar photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "NOTE OF THANKS", in which Lorraine and Artie thank the members for their ongoing support of RAAV, and wish them good luck in the raffle. The photo is captioned: "Lorraine and Artie at Action House. Photo courtesy of Elsmaree Baxter.”B&W photo of a woman and a mascot dressed in a rat costume standing in the corner of a room. There is a gas wall heater on the wall beside them, and a small window behind them. The mascot is holding a large piece of cardboard: on one half, there is a poster depicting a beach scene with a tall palm tree, and the text, "Beautiful MALAYSIA"; the other half contains the text, "BUY A TICKET FOR RAAV". There is a small table and chair in front of the wall heater. In the foreground, there are several people seated on chairs.[In black ink] Lorraine Binns and Artie at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, lorraine binns, raffle co-ordinator, artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, raffle, major prize, holiday, malaysia, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

At Action House, John Sullivan from Perpetual Trustees and Arthritis Foundation of Victoria CEO, Shirley Caulfield, peruse the draft plans for the new Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) building. A cropped black and white version of this photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 6 No 3, Spring 1993 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Mr John Sullivan, Manager Trusts for Perpetual Trustees and Shirley Caulfield, CEO, check plans for the new Arthritis Centre. The H & L Hecht Trust leadership gift will be recognised by the Hecht Auditorium." The same black and white version of this photo, (cropped more extensively), also appears on page 10 of the 1993 Annual Report, with the same caption.COL photo of two people sitting at a small table. They are looking down at a draft of some building plans. In the background, there is a computer, some posters on the wall, and some framed prints and certificates on the window sill. Through the window, there is a view of another building close by, situated at a higher level on a grassy hill.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, john sullivan, perpetual trustees, trusts manager, shirley caulfield, ceo, draft plans, building plans, architectural plans, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, arthritis update, annual report, 1993

The Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's second Christmas Family Fun Day fete was held on the 1st of December, 1979 at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew. This photo depicts the Kew Citizens' Band performing at the fete. According to an article published in the Vol 15, December 1979 issue of the Association's quarterly newsletter, News Review, two bands provided musical entertainment on the day - the Kew Citizens Band and the Irish National Pipe Band. A photo of the Irish National Pipe Band appears on page 1 (the front cover) of the newsletter; however, this photo of the Kew Citizens Band was not published. The article accompanying the photo, titled "FETE GOES WITH A SWING", confirms that both bands provided musical entertainment on the day. B&W photo of a brass band playing on a grassy area outdoors. A conductor is leading the band. On the drummer's drum, the text "Kew Citize" (partially obscured) is visible. In the background, there are people browsing amongst market stall tents. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 14 ; [on olive green paper, taped onto photo with cellophane tape] RAAV PHOTO Kew Citizens Band entertaining the crown [sic] in the lovely grounds of Royal Talbot.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew citizens band, irish national pipe band, musical entertainment, news review, 1979

A Research Strategies Workshop, held at Action House on the 23rd and 24th of February, 1979. An article covering the event was written by the Chairman of RAAV, Dr R Strang, titled "Affiliation of RAAV with AARF". The article appears on page 3 of the Vol. 12, March 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review. The text in the sub-heading is as follows: "One of the objectives in the constitution of R.A.A.V., is to seek affiliation with the A.A.R.F. This had the aim of providing in Australia a union of community organizations dedicated to the fight against ar-thritis." As well as meetings with the Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation (AARF), there were several meetings held over a period of four days, beginning on Friday the 23rd of February. These included meetings with representatives from the various state associations, the Research Committee of the Australian Rheumatism Association, and the AARF Scientific Advisory Committee.B&W photo of a group of people sitting around some tables placed in a large square formation. One person is sitting on the inside of the square table formation. There are several documents on every table. On one table, there is an ashtray and a square tape recorder with its own cover - one of the operational buttons is depressed. In the background, there is a large mirror on the wall, on which a reflection of two windows with blinds is evident. Next to the mirror is a piece of fabric hanging over the top of a display board or room divider (partially obscured).[Handwritten in pencil] ARRF MEET SATrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, australian arthritis and rheumatism foundation, aarf, research strategies, workshop, scientific advisory committee, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, dr strang, article, affiliation of raav with aarf, news review, 1979

Rheumatologist and founder of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (formerly the Rhematism and Arthritis Association of Victoria), Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) is pictured at the Foundation's premises at Action House. This photo appears on page 16 of the Vol 6 No 3, Spring 1993 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Below: Dr Les Koadlow, AFV President, endorses the Bionic Walk. Story, page 4." The article on page 4 promotes the upcoming Great Bionic Walk which was to be held at Albert Park Lake on Sunday, the 14th of November. The walk was a fundraising event which aimed to raise five million dollars nationally to support the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation through sponsorship of participants in the walk. A sausage sizzle and entertainment was planned to provide refreshments for participants after the walk.COL photo of a man standing in front of a row of tables set against the wall. The wall is covered with various posters, and there is a window on either side. Poster titles include: "If old age is catching up, walk a little faster" (VicHealth, Active At Any Age); "Table tennis [keeps] you moving. Move it or lose it"; "Ben Back-Bender says WATCH YOUR BACK"; "The WALK of life. Well-being Aerobic exercise Life Extension Kilograms" (Institute of Health & Fitness); "Betty Bones [illegible] YOU CAN [illegible] BONES STRONG! MOVE IT OR LOSE IT".[Handwritten in pencil] 16E (if used) [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] Les Koadlow 1993 endorsing the Great Bionic Walk (Arthritis Update Spring 1993 pg 4, 16.dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, president, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, action house, great bionic walk, fundraising, sponsorship, australian orthopaedic association research foundation, albert park lake, sausage sizzle, arthritis update, 1993

On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, a small group of people in evening dress pose for a photo with Artie, the RAAV mascot. A similar photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled "A MEETING WITH LAUGHS!", written by A G Meyers. The article states that the Box Hill Evening Group met at Action House on the 18th of September for a New Members Meeting. RAAV President, Dr Les Koadlow, was the guest speaker. The Raffle Co-ordinator, Lorraine Binns, gave a short talk about the raffle and Eileen Ervine, President of the Op Shop, entertained everyone by presenting a fashion parade. Titled, "The Bridal Party", the models wore clothes from the RAAV op shop. According to the article, the photo was taken by Dr Elsmaree Baxter.B&W photo of a small group of people, dressed in evening wear. They are gathered around a small table. Among them is a person dressed in a rat costume. Most of the people are standing behind a small table, while a few others are seated around the table. One woman, who is sitting, has one leg up on the table. Everyone is smiling or laughing. There is a gas wall heater on the wall behind them, with two small windows on either side.[In black ink] Ken CHegwidden, Maureen Meyers, Eileen Ervine, Artie & Joan Chegwidden at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, ken chegwidden, maureen meyers, eileen ervine, joan chegwidden artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, op shop, bridal party, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), Rheumatologist, was the Medical Director of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital. In 1968, he co-founded the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) with his secretary, Alice Petty, and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). This photo of Dr Koadlow and Mollie Riches appears on page 11 of the Vol. 9, July 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned, "Vision Becomes Reality. Co-founders, Dr Les Koadlow and Mrs Mollie Riches, together again at RAAV's new Action Centre in the grounds of Royal Talbot, where the idea for RAAV was born." The photo accompanies an article titled, "LINCOLN INSTITUTE HELPS OUT". The article states that RAAV approaced the Lincoln Centre's Department of Educational Resources to enlist the services of their photographers to take a photo of Dr Koadlow for a press release. A cropped version of the photo also appears (with other photos) on the front cover of the Vol 19 Issue 2, Winter 2006 edition of Update. The photos accompany an obituary for Dr Leslie Koadlow AM (1920-2006).B&W portrait of two people standing side by side. The man is wearing a suit and shirt, and a dark tie with polka dots. The woman is wearing a dress or shirt with a bold geometric pattern.[on photo, in pencil] Dr Leslie Koadlow Mollie Riches [on photo, in blue ink] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, mollie riches, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978

This photo of rheumatologist and founder of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), was taken in the early days of the Association's existence. In the photo, Dr Koadlow is depicted lying on his side in his office, amongst some paperwork spread out on the carpeted floor. The photograph appears on page 3 of the Vol 9, July 1978 issue of the RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "The Medical Doctor in his "office" - 5th May, 1978. Photo - Courtesy Lincoln Institute." The photo accompanies an article titled, "Quaterly report of honorary medical director and president". In the article, Dr Koadlow points out that he has been working under difficult conditions, in an office that has yet to be furnished.B&W photo of a man, wearing a shirt, tie, and trousers, is lying on his side across a carpeted floor. He is propped up on one elbow, and is holding a small recording device or dictaphone in one hand. In his other hand, he is holding some papers. On the floor in front of him are several piles of paperwork, a folder, a bunch of keys, a box of matches and a pen. Behind him, there is a mug on the floor and an office/desk chair on castors.[Handwritten in pencil, across the top left of the photo] (I) March 1978 [Handwritten in blue pencil, middle left of photo] Page 3 [Handwritten in dark blue ink, diagonally across middle right of photo, & underlined in blue pencil] The Medical Director in his office [Handwritten in dark blue ink directly below] March 5th 1978. [Below that, handwritten in dark blue ink, diagonally across at a slightly different angle and in different handwriting] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978

Portrait of Mollie Riches (1896-1979), co-founder of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). This photo appears on page 1 (cover page) of the Vol 14, September 1979 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, to commemorate the death of Mary "Mollie" Riches' on the 29th of August of that year. It accompanies a brief obituary by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006), co-founder of the RAAV. A more detailed obituary was published in the following issue of the newsletter. B&W portrait of a woman wearing a dress in a bold geometric-patterned fabric.[On photo, in blue ink] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78 [On a MOVE-branded sticky note, in blue ink] RAAV News Vol. 14 1978 Mollie Richesmollie riches, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978

On the 17th of June, 1988, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) conducted an Arthritis Self Help Course in Warrnambool to train its regional members as volunteer Fitness Leaders. In this photo, Education and Training Coordinator, Ben Witham, demonstrates an exercise using a stretch band to three course participants. The three women depicted in the photo are (from left to right) Joan King, Liz Fry, and Jodie Gibbs. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 1 No 3, September 1988 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "Self Help goes to Warrnambool". The article reports on the Warrnambool Leaders Training Course.Black and whitle photo of four people, each doing some arm exercises using a stretch band. They are standing in front of a freestanding whiteboard, behind which there is a large blackboard along the wall, with some cupboards beneath it. There is an instruction sign attached to the whiteboard with bulldog clips, titled "TYPES OF EXERCISE".[At the top centre of the photo, there are three short pencil lines at the top of the photo: one horizontal line, with two diagonal lines forming a downward arrow shape above it] [Handwritten in black ink] JUN 17 88 B [or 13] 11A ARTHRITIS [Handwritten in blue ink] 3A [underlined] [Handwritten in pencil] 72%arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, arthritis self help course, fitness leaders training course, ben witham, education and training, coordinator, joan king, liz fry, jodie gibbs, warrnambool, 1988

Around 1991-1992, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, ran a training course for volunteer course leaders and health professionals. This photo appears on page 6 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "The Foundation's Self Help Course Coordinator, Beth Banks, trains another group of volunteers and health professionals to lead the Arthritis Self Help Course in local areas.Black and white photo of a woman teaching a small group of people. The woman is standing and pointing to a large display stand which contains some textual information as well as a large photo of some people exercising. The remaning people are sitting at a tables, on which there are many books and folders. Behind the woman standing, there is a television set on a stand and a large whiteboard.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, beth banks, coordinator, self help course, training course, member volunteers, health professionals, kew, c1991, c1992

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Jenny Davidson presenting at an educational seminar, circa 1991 to 1992. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 7 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "Educational seminars, workshops and presentations are part of a vital information link with the community. Jenny Davidson, Education and Services Manager, speaks to a group of trainee nurses at the Foundation."Black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a window, speaking. There is an overhead slide projector beside her. There is a view of some trees through the window.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, jenny davidson, education and services manager, educational seminar for trainee nurses, annual report, c1991, c1992